Avvad Hamid Al-Bandar
Iraq- Early Life and Career
- Dujail Massacre and Trial
- Post-Invasion Arrest and Trial
- Death Sentence
- Botched Execution and International Condemnation
- Burial and Legacy
Early Life and Career
Awad Hamid al-Bandar was born on January 2, 1945. Under Saddam Hussein's regime, he held the position of Chief Justice of the Iraqi Revolutionary Court.
Dujail Massacre and Trial
On July 8, 1982, an assassination attempt on Saddam Hussein failed near Dujail, a predominantly Shia village. The Revolution Court, presided over by al-Bandar, sentenced 143 Shia Muslims to death for their alleged involvement in the plot. Hundreds of other villagers were arrested, their property confiscated, and their homes demolished.
Post-Invasion Arrest and Trial
After the 2003 U.S.-led invasion of Iraq, al-Bandar was arrested and handed over to the Iraqi Interim Government. In July 2004, he stood trial along with Saddam Hussein and nine other Baathists before the Iraqi Special Tribunal.
Death Sentence
On November 5, 2006, al-Bandar was sentenced to death by hanging, along with Hussein and Barzan Ibrahim al-Tikriti. The sentence was carried out on January 15, 2007.
Botched Execution and International Condemnation
Al-Bandar and al-Tikriti were initially set to be executed with Hussein, but their execution was delayed. When they were finally hanged, al-Tikriti was decapitated during the process. The incident led to international condemnation.
Burial and Legacy
Both al-Bandar and al-Tikriti were buried near Hussein's grave in accordance with their final wishes. Their executions were widely criticized by human rights groups and international leaders.
